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Due to COVID, the fireworks stopped again in 2020 and 2021, but now it's back on for 2022! The event has brought this community together every July 4th, and is a great opportunity for all of us to celebrate our independence together. The music fest is held at Lake Murray Community Park in San Carlos and the fireworks can be seen throughout the Navajo community, from La Mesa to Del Cerro and beyond. Don't miss out. Be part of the team that brings this event back to our neighborhood each year! Schedule: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. is Musicfest, and the fireworks start at 9 p.m.

San Diego Gas and Electric customers are struggling to pay utility bills that spiked just when the demand for energy spiked in Southern California.

The Biden administration today said it is ready to quickly roll out vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 once the FDA and CDC give their approvals. Plus, Navy leaders say they're making changes and increasing oversight to correct widespread failures that led to the loss of the USS Bonhomme Richard as a result of arson more than a year ago. Meanwhile, a former police officer works to increase transparency and improve community relations in local law enforcement. Also, who is behind Let Them Breathe, which has become known nationally for its fight against mask mandates and other COVID restrictions in schools? And, from the archive, Julian this year was named an official Dark Sky community, just the second one in California after Borrego Springs. Finally, KPBS Arts Calendar Editor and Producer Julia Dixon Evans speaks to San Diego author Ari Honarvar about her debut novel, "A Girl Called Rumi."

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More! Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds? Whatever you have extra may be just what a neighbor would like to try in their garden! Bring your garden's extras to share with other gardeners in the community. Everything is free - even gardening advice from neighbors in the community! Gardening Exchange is scheduled on the first and third Saturdays from 10 AM – 1 PM and takes place on the front patio of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library – tell your friends! Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols. Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary Information and program content can be made available in alternate formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email JFRogers@sandiego.gov

On Friday, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled next year’s city budget, signaling a shift away from pandemic emergency planning. Next, antiviral treatments to help fight serious COVID-19 disease were once very hard to access. But now as COVID-19 cases start to decrease in San Diego, are there enough doses? After, Sempra Energy, the parent company of San Diego Gas & Electric, paid out its highest profits ever to its investors Friday. Some SDG&E ratepayers might be wondering if there is a connection to the massive spike in bills they’ve paid in recent months. Then, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with San Diego Comic Fest’s new president Alonso Nunez about the fest events happening this week. Finally, award-winning pianist Jeeyoon Kim is debuting a mixed-media concert to coincide with the release of her new album this week. Kim joined Midday Edition to share selections and insights from her upcoming concert.

"Because immunity from the COVID-19 vaccine wanes over time, boosters help to give you added protection against the virus and its strains, both in terms of reducing infections and severe outcomes," said Dr. Wilma J. Wooten, county public health officer.

Political experts say that other global leaders can learn from Ardern's moment of gracefully bowing out while keeping reputations largely intact.

Jeff Zients will take over as the White House faces a slew of congressional investigations. Also looming: the special counsel probe into classified documents found in Biden's files.